Chinese
gāngtiě
Meaning: steel; iron and steel
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

鋼鐵
鋼
鐵
钢铁
钢
铁

Example sentences

This bridge is built with steel and is very strong.
這家大型鋼鐵廠是國有企業。
这家大型钢铁厂是国有企业。
This large steel plant is a state-owned enterprise.

Usage Notes

General term for steel, often used metaphorically to mean strong or firm.

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